Dear NuttyBuddy,

My family met in Orlando a few years ago for a sort of reunion.
I didn't go into any of the parks (been there before too many times).

I do remember that we drove to Universal Studios Escape and had lunch at Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville and Emeril's Restaurant Orlando (We couldn't agree on one restaurant.) My younger brother and his wife get a big kick out of the comedy clubs and the themed restaurants.

You are soooooo lucky not to be going with family!

DiMarie is right about schedules. Things take much longer. Parking the car becomes a bigger deal than you would expect because after you park you have to take moving side walks (or whatever) to get inside the park. The lines for most things are long except for early early in the day.

You sound like you are staying inside the resort. That is cool.
You can come back and nap before you go back out again.

Wear a hat or sun screen because our sun, even in winter, can be strong for visitors. And it s*cks to get sunburned on the first day.

And the hotels have gyms and pools usually.

Expect to pay a fortune for food.
And spend the money to get your picture taken with Winnie the Pooh or Mickey.
We bought Winnie the Pooh stuff at WALMART for my hubby's nieces and nephews.


Mari